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The sermon explores the theological concept of Christian knowing as presented in 1 John 5, emphasizing that true knowledge of God is a divine gift rather than a product of human deduction. It contrasts the biblical epistemology, which relies on God's revealed truth, with the modern cultural trend of relativism and uncertainty that questions the possibility of objective knowledge. The message highlights that believers possess a confident assurance of their preservation and relationship with God, a certainty that is only accessible through the spiritual intervention of the Holy Spirit. This divine knowledge is portrayed as the essence of eternal life, distinguishing the believer's secure standing from the world's pervasive confusion. The sermon concludes with an exhortation to trust in this revealed truth and to share it with others who have not yet come to know the Father through the Son.

John 14:15 "If ye love me, keep my commandments." This sermon examines Christ's command, "If ye love me, keep my commandments." The preacher considers three aspects of this precept: the searching test of genuine salvation, the simple obligation of obedience to Christ, and the special blessings experienced by obedient believers. Emphasising that salvation is by grace alone and not by works, he demonstrates that true saving faith produces a changed heart, a genuine love for Christ and a desire to obey His Word. He also challenges the error of antinomianism, affirming the continuing relevance of God's moral law and the Ten Commandments. The sermon concludes by highlighting the blessings of obedience, including the Father's love, the presence of Christ and the guidance, teaching and peace of the Holy Spirit.

This sermon examines the identity of the Lamb in Revelation 5, focusing on the theological significance of His seven horns and seven eyes. The message highlights that the seven horns represent complete authority and power, while the seven eyes, identified as the seven spirits of God, signify perfect, personal, and all-encompassing knowledge. By connecting this imagery to Old Testament prophecies and the ministry of the Holy Spirit, the exposition emphasizes that Christ's sight is not limited by human constraints or geographical boundaries. The tone is pastoral and convicting, urging believers to respond to this perfect knowledge with honest confession, steadfast obedience, and a life of worship that recognizes the Lamb as the central figure of heavenly and earthly reality.

I. Gentleness Is the Word of the Spirit of God II. Gentleness Is an Inward Grace of the Soul III. Gentleness Is a Demonstration of Faithfulness IV. Gentleness Is Accepting God's Providence and Responding in Obedience V. Gentleness Is an Outgrowth of Repentance and a Willingness to Learn and Be Corrected

What does it mean to submit to one another in the fear of God? In Ephesians 5:21, we learn that Spirit-filled submission is essential to how Christians live, serve, and care for one another in the local church. Our sinful nature resists surrendering our own priorities, but the Holy Spirit works in believers to produce humility and willing submission. This sermon examines what biblical submission means, why Christians are called to prioritize the needs of the body of Christ, and how mutual encouragement, correction, and care help the church grow in spiritual maturity. Ultimately, our submission to one another is motivated by the fear of God, who established the church for His glory and our spiritual growth.

From Colossians 3, the message teaches that believers must put off the old man with its deeds—anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication, and lying—because Christ has already put it to death and given new life in Him. The old sinful patterns no longer have power; believers are called to reckon this truth, yield to the Spirit, and put on the new man renewed in the image of Christ. National, ethnic, and religious distinctions are erased in the body of Christ, where He is all and in all. Evidence segments: 394, 418, 424, 452, 568, 766, 885, 1393.

This sermon expounds on the imperative to put sin to death, grounded in the believer's new identity in Christ. The central argument connects the objective reality of dying with Christ to the practical duty of sanctification, emphasizing that salvation motivates obedience rather than earning it. The text identifies specific sins, including sexual immorality, evil desire, and covetousness, which are equated with idolatry and must be ruthlessly opposed. The tone is convicting yet pastoral, urging believers to rely on the Holy Spirit's power rather than their own strength to overcome these inward and outward sins. Ultimately, the message calls for a life lived for Christ, characterized by a relentless commitment to holiness in response to His grace.